Everything we know about Xiaomi’s new YU7 electric SUV

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi continues to grow its auto industry with the introduction of the new YU7 electric SUV. The move follows the success of the SU7 sedan, which has gained popularity among users. The YU7 is scheduled to be officially launched in the summer of 2025.

The YU7 is expected to be launched in the summer of 2025.

YU7: First details from Xiaomi

The YU7 electric SUV has been officially unveiled as part of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) certification process. This process revealed the model’s key specifications and its first images.

Design and features

• Dimensions: length 4,999 mm, width 1,996 mm, height 1,600 mm, wheelbase 3,000 mm

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• Power: the vehicle is equipped with two electric motors, the front one with 220 kW, the rear one with 288 kW. The combined output is 508 kW (681 hp), allowing speeds of up to 253 km/h.
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• Battery: a lithium NMC battery pack from CATL. The exact capacity specifications have not yet been disclosed, but Xiaomi promises an impressive range.

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The YU7’s design echoes the sleek and modern lines of the SU7 sedan, as evidenced by images posted by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun on Weibo.

The YU7’s design echoes the sleek and modern lines of the SU7 sedan, as evidenced by images posted by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun on Weibo.

The SU7’s success as a predecessor

The SU7 sedan, introduced in March 2024 at a starting price of 215,900 yuan (about $29,700), was a commercial hit. By mid-November 2024, more than 100,000 units had been sold, and Xiaomi expects to hit the 130,000 sales mark by the end of the year.

SU7 has been recognized not only by users but also by major figures in the auto industry. Ford CEO Jim Farley, for example, praised the car, noting its quality.

Ford’s CEO Jim Farley has praised the car, noting its quality.

YU7 against the competition

The YU7 is entering China’s electric SUV market, where it will have to compete with models like the Tesla Model Y, which costs from 249,900 yuan. Xiaomi is likely to set a close price point to compete successfully.

The YU7 will have to be priced close to that to compete successfully.

Despite revealing specs during the certification process, Xiaomi remains intrigued. Lei Jun said the launch is scheduled for June-July 2025. The extra time allows the company to conduct longer quality testing.

Xiaomi in the tech race

Xiaomi’s progress in electric cars stands out from other tech giants. Apple has yet to unveil its car, while Sony’s project in collaboration with Honda (Afeela EV) is still in the development stage.

Xiaomi has already made visible progress with partnerships with CATL for batteries and BAIC for car manufacturing.

Calls for Xiaomi

Competition in China’s EV market remains intense. In addition to Tesla, Xiaomi faces brands such as BYD and Nio, which offer powerful electric SUVs.

The key success factor will be the price of the YU7. Xiaomi is known for its aggressive pricing strategy in the smartphone segment, but electric vehicles require significant investment, and achieving a competitive price with high quality will be a major challenge.

The YU7’s price will be the key to success.